I’ve been looking into various flight schools. What qualities should I be looking for in a good flight school?
(Back to Top) Look for friendly personnel. Meet the instructors. If they seem happy, it’s probably because they are flying for an employer they enjoy, flying well-maintained aircraft. If they look as though they would rather be somewhere else, it could be a warning flag. q Meet the CFI (Chief Flight Instructor). Speak with them about your options in flight training. q Look at the aircraft. Look for signs of good maintenance. If all the airplanes are missing radios, or show evidence of misuse, it could be a bad sign. The best schools will have their own maintenance operation, as it shows that they are a more complete operation and it allows them to fix planes more quickly and cost effectively. Some smaller schools are likely to put off maintenance issues as long as they can to offset costs. q When enquiring about costs, make sure you compare apples with apples. You will hear prices per hour solo, dual, instructor rates, etc. Schools will usually give a “minimum cost estimate” based on T
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